Social Work Degree

The social work program at University of Wisconsin – Whitewater prepares students for careers as an adolescent specialist, child and family social worker, healthcare social worker, mental health and substance abuse social worker, and more. The program focuses on social welfare administration and counseling, as well as studying organized means of providing basic support services for vulnerable individuals and groups. Program courses include: social welfare policy, case work planning, social counseling and intervention strategies, and administrative procedures and regulations. Get more details below including other Wisconsin colleges that offer social work degrees.

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University of Wisconsin – Whitewater

400 Seventh St. North, La Crosse, WI

UW Whitewater is a public institution located in Whitewater, Wisconsin and provides a large number of degree programs for students. Approximately twelve thousand students are enrolled annually at University of Wisconsin - Whitewater.

Areas of study offered at UW Whitewater include but are not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Social Sciences
• Communications And Journalism

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, student records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. The most common exam scores among applicants accepted to UW Whitewater are between 20 - 25 for the ACT exam, or 1310 - 1610 on the SAT. UW Whitewater admits about 80% of applicants. Of those accepted, about 45% enrolled. More information on admissions can be found at uww.edu.

The tuition at UW Whitewater varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay close to $7,900 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $16,000 annually. The price of on-campus housing is about $3,700 annually. This school may help with costs by offering financial aid for students that qualify by way of grants and loans.

The University of Wisconsin - Whitewater "Warhawks" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Sports available:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)

Contact information, tuition information, areas of study, and more may be viewed on school's website at http://www.uww.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Social Work Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Wisconsin – Whitewater offers a bachelor's degree program in social work.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Social and Community Service Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization. Oversee the program or organization's budget and policies regarding participant involvement, program requirements, and benefits. Work may involve directing social workers, counselors, or probation officers.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, social and community service managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.5% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN
  • Total Employment: 130
  • Average Hourly Rate: $33.21
  • Average Annual Salary: $69070

Marriage and Family Therapists

Description

Diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders, whether cognitive, affective, or behavioral, within the context of marriage and family systems. Apply psychotherapeutic and family systems theories and techniques in the delivery of services to individuals, couples, and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed nervous and mental disorders.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, marriage and family therapists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 14.8% from 2014 to 2024

Counselors, All Other

Description

All counselors not listed separately.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, counselors, all other employment is expected to grow at a rate of 11.0% from 2014 to 2024

Child, Family, and School Social Workers

Description

Provide social services and assistance to improve the social and psychological functioning of children and their families and to maximize the family well-being and the academic functioning of children. May assist parents, arrange adoptions, and find foster homes for abandoned or abused children. In schools, they address such problems as teenage pregnancy, misbehavior, and truancy. May also advise teachers.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, child, family, and school social workers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.2% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN
  • Total Employment: 130
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.02
  • Average Annual Salary: $41650

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).